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Chapter 4:The Island of Misfit Thoughts

You read how the Holy Spirit is God’s representative. He mirrors God’s truth. That means if you sense the Spirit leading your thoughts or guiding your actions, His guidance always lines up with the truth of God’s Word. The Spirit never leads us in ways that oppose Scripture. He won’t; He can’t. He represents and lifts up the person of Jesus. He gives illumination to the character and ways of God. So when you believe the Spirit is guiding your life, use this test: “Does this match up with the truth of the Bible?” If not, send it packing to the island of misfit thoughts!

We are all capable of imagination and wandering thoughts. Remember Paul’s words of advice to hold those thoughts captive and see if they obey the truth of Christ (see 2 Corinthians 10:4-6). If they don’t agree with Scripture, they’re not from the Spirit—and they don’t belong in your thought closet.

So, consider this the place to deposit those ill-fitting thoughts! I call it the “island of misfit thoughts.” Just type out those misfit thoughts in the comment area below and the next time you are tempted to think those destructive thoughts or speak those ill-fitting words to yourself, remember they are banished…lost in cyberspace on some distant island!

Last thing--be honest and leave your misfit thoughts, but don’t leave your name!

Chapter 4: Spirit Passages to Ponder

To help you gain control over your thoughts, I’ve listed some Scriptures for you to ponder.  They all relate to the Holy Spirit and the control He offers. You can use these scriptures as you pray for God’s Spirit to lead you.

Some verses may create more questions than answers. In other words, they may give you something to ponder. Some set an interesting standard so you will know if you are really being guided and taught by God’s Spirit.

Ask God’s Spirit to lead you to the passages you need most right now. Make a commitment to memorize and meditate upon the verses you feel apply to your life.   Remember that becoming aware of God’s Spirit in your life helps you shift control from you to Him.

“Teach me to do Your will, for You are my God; Let Your good Spirit lead me on level ground. “ (Psalm 143:10, nasb)

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“Which things we also speak, not in words taught by human wisdom, but in those taught by the Spirit, combining spiritual thoughts with spiritual words.”  (1 Corinthians 2:13, nasb)

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“For those who are according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who are according to the Spirit, the things of the Spirit.” (Romans 8:5, nasb)

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“But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not carry out the desire of the flesh.” (Galatians 5:16, nasb)

My prayer for you is “…That He would grant you, according to the riches of His glory, to be strengthened with power through His Spirit in the inner man.” (Ephesians 3:16, nasb)

Chapter 4: Bob Wiley Quotes

Well, if you’ve read through Chapter 4 and you are feeling a little overwhelmed, these movie quotes will loosen you up! Truly, you might think you are crazy at times but if you think about Bob, you will  feel quite normal! And if you haven’t seen the movie, tell your soul to drop everything and go rent it!  Enjoy!

From: What About Bob

1991 – Touchstone Pictures

Bob Wiley: “Baby steps. Get on the elevator... Baby steps. Get on the elevator... Ah, I'm on the elevator.”
[Doors close]
Bob Wiley: “AHHHHHHHHHHHH!”

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Dr. Leo Marvin (Bob’s Psychiatrist): “Are you married?”

Bob Wiley: “I'm divorced.”

Dr. Leo Marvin: “Would you like to talk about that?”

Bob Wiley: “There are two types of people in this world: Those who like Neil Diamond, and those who don't. My ex-wife loves him.”

Dr. Leo Marvin: “So what you're saying is that even though you are an almost paralyzed, multiphobic personality who is in a constant state of panic, your wife did not leave

you, you left her because she loves Neil Diamond.”
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Bob Wiley: [to man on bus] “Hi. I'm Bob. Would you knock me out, please? Just hit me in the face.”
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Bob Wiley: “You ever hear of Tourette's syndrome? Involuntarily shouting out profanities?”

Dr. Leo Marvin: “It's exceptionally rare.”

[Bob then proceeds to spout random profanities at the top of his lungs]

Dr. Leo Marvin: “Why exactly are you doing this?”

Bob Wiley: “Well, if I fake it then I don't have it.”
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Bob Wiley: “What if I'm looking for a bathroom, I can't find one... and my bladder explodes?”